In this week’s newsletter, the rector writes: “As we prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday, we give thanks for all the ways we are nourished and sustained by our relationships with one another and the earth. We give thanks for God’s presence and bounty in good and difficult times. We pray that our gratitude may be part of a virtuous circle of giving back, especially when our hearts are broken open by both the wounds and the gracious goodness of our world and all we love.”

This week, an excerpt from “Life Goes On,” a poem by philosopher, theologian, educator, and civil rights leader Howard Thurman. And in this week’s newsletter, news of events and worship services that, indeed, feed and further the life of this parish. Join us!

This week, the rector shares a “Prayer for Leadership” by Sister Joan Chittister of the Order of St. Benedict. The church will be open from 9 am to 6 pm on Election Day for prayerful reflection, and the next day, Wednesday, November 6, the 6 pm Eucharist will be focused on our need for healing, justice and peace in our hearts, our nation and our world. Very intentionally we also want to invite our neighbors, who may feel that need and want a safe and welcoming place to be. It seems unlikely that we will have final results of the election already, and it is good to spend some time waiting and praying together. Please join us and invite a friend.